Artists: The Embassadors
Title: Coptic Dub
Cat.No.: non23 MDM25732
Format: CD/LP
Release Date: 20th November 2009

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Matt Penman: Upright Bass
Jochen Rueckert: Drums
Hayden Chisholm: Saxophone, Clarinet (5),
Hammond Organ, Steeldrum (4/5/6)
Bruno Mueller: Electric Guitar (tracks 1/4/5/8)
Robert Nacken: Electric Guitar (tracks 1/3/8)
Burnt Friedman: Korg Ms20 Synth., Sampler,
Effects, Steeldrum (tracks 2/7)
Claudio Bohórquez: Cello (tracks 2/7)

Produced by Hayden Chisholm and Burnt Friedman
Composed by H.Chisholm except tracks 2/6/7 by Chisholm/Friedman
Mixed and arranged by B.Friedman except Polar Sexus by Rashad Becker

Press:

“This is one of the best records of the year. Without hesitation we can speak of an extraordinary release, a true jewel, brighter and more perfect than most before. Neither flat nor cold in it’s fulfillment; but perfect because of the atmospheres, the musical realisation, and the soulfulness which each and every piece exudes. Simply magnificent..” TONIGHT Marcus Breidbach

“The key to the Embassadors’ music resides in Chisholm’s multiple talents; if the man’s main instrument is the sax, his playing the Hammond organ and the steel drums are just as instrumental to the album’s sound palette…all these instruments come together in light, delicate touches that imbue the music with a strange yet earthy, irresistible groove…” ALLMUSIC François Couture

“Everything here, even Friedman’s effects, is understated. Don’t expect to be wowed, expect to be gently lulled into bliss.” ALLMUSIC François Couture

“Modal Ambiant Jazz, so laid back that it’s almost horizontal…music which seems to reflects the light of day, as if it would listen to itself” JAZZTHETIK Rolf Jaeger

“An Album with substance far beyond any genre boundaries” JAZZTHING sbec

“One simply must find a tool fathom for one’s self this unique dimension and not to fail by missing the fluctuation and limitless elegance of this album. Whoever carries the robots to bed, will have to find his own way in the galaxy. This is music not from our world.” TONIGHT Marcus Breidbach

“Indeed, what makes Coptic Dub so interesting are those strange moments disconnected from, yet inevitably shaped by, what just happened and what is about to follow.”DUSTED Kevin Macneil Brown

“Coptic Dub’s cinematic aspect is enhanced by the band’s exquisite textures and refined orchestrations, making it a pleasantly subdued tour de force.” The Milk Factory The Milkman

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